Frank Lampard has no way back at Chelsea, confirms agent

Chelsea have informed Frank Lampard that there is no saving his Blues career, and he will be allowed to leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.

The England midfielder, 34, is out of contract this summer, but a series of impressive performances have seen reports emerge that Chelsea may consider a U-turn on Lampard’s future, which would see him remain at Stamford Bridge for at least another year.

However, according this his agent Steve Kutner, the former West Ham man has already been told that he will not be offered a new contract ‘under any circumstances’.

‘Chelsea executives told Frank in Japan during the Club World Cup, then again reconfirmed with me after the Everton victory [both in December], that in no circumstances will he be offered a new contract to stay at the club after the end of this season,’ said Kutner.

‘Nothing since has changed in any respect. Frank has had to accept that and just wants to carry on playing football for Chelsea so as to finish the season as successfully as possible for the club that he loves.’

Lampard has been in inspired form since returning from injury in the Club World Cup, and his goal from the penalty spot in the 5-1 win over Southampton in the FA Cup took him to joint-second in the Blues all-time record scorers list with Kerry Dixon on 193 strikes.

Southampton v Chelsea – FA Cup Third Round

Branislav Ivanovic celebrates with Juan Mata and Victor Moses after he scored a header for their third goal (Getty)

Branislav Ivanovic celebrates with Juan Mata and Victor Moses after he scored a header for their third goal (Getty)